Data Scientist – Level 6 Apprenticeship
AWE · On-Site
Why this role matters
Use data to solve real problems and support better decisions. You’ll build skills in statistics, analytics, programming, artificial intelligence and responsible use of data while supporting projects across engineering, science, operations and corporate teams.
£24,500 salary, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2 | Duration TBC plus End Point Assessment | 9-day working fortnight
Security clearance
Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Working pattern
Onsite apprenticeship based at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off.
Key dates
Applications close: 8 November 2026 | Assessment centre: 16 February 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027
What happens after you apply
1. Online application – Submit one apprenticeship application before the role closes.
2. Online testing – If eligible, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.
3. Assessment centre – Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre, currently scheduled for 16 February 2027.
4. Offer, medical and clearance – If successful, you’ll move into the offer, medical and security-clearance stages ahead of joining on 1 September 2027.
Applications close on 8 November 2026, but we review applications as they come in — so we strongly encourage you to apply early.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
Curiosity with data: You enjoy spotting patterns, asking questions and using evidence to solve problems.
Technical interest: You are interested in maths, statistics, programming, software, AI, engineering or science.
Clear communication: You can explain information in a way that helps people understand and act on it.
Responsible thinking: You understand that data and AI must be used safely, fairly and carefully.
Qualifications required
Total of 104 UCAS points. A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above, or equivalent, plus a second STEM-related A Level at Grade C or above, or equivalent. Candidates with Grade B or above in Mathematics are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027.
Training you'll get
This is an onsite apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you learn directly from experienced data scientists, analysts, engineers and technical specialists while working on real business problems.
Future prospects
When you complete your apprenticeship, you may be able to move into a Data Scientist role in areas such as applied statistics, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data engineering or data management.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
